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This guide outlines the importance of Zones in Lions Clubs, highlighting their role in facilitating communication between clubs and the District, sharing ideas, and fostering fellowship. Each Zone, appointed by the District Governor annually, comprises various clubs that work together to address challenges, share successes, and build connections. Zone Chairs play a crucial role by attending meetings, reporting club achievements, and addressing concerns. Members are encouraged to actively participate in Zone meetings, foster collaboration, and strengthen their clubs’ impact in the community.
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Interacting with your Zone and the District 21 June 2014
Why Zones? • Grouping of clubs to: • Interface between District and clubs • Assist clubs with issues • Help neighbouring clubs keep in touch • Encourage idea sharing and assistance between Zone clubs • Increase fellowship
Current Zones • Zones allocated by DG each year • 7 Zones in 2014/2015, same as last 2 years • Zone Chair appointed by DG • Member of a club in the Zone
Current Zones • Zone 1 – Free State and Northern Cape • ZC: Danie van Tonder, Reitz • Kimberley • Reitz • Goldfields • Bloemfontein • Zone 2: Northern KZN • ZC: Johan Scheepers, Estcourt • Vryheid • Newcastle • Ladysmith • Estcourt
Current Zones • Zone 3 – KZN Midlands • ZC: Norman Chapman, Howick/Umgeni • Howick/Umgeni • Hilton • Azalea Lioness • Zone 4: Highway • ZC: Dee Love, Cowies Hill • Gillitts • Kloof • Pinetown • Westville • Cowies Hill • Queensburgh Lioness
Current Zones • Zone 5: North Coast • ZC: Belinda Blakeman, Empangeni • North Durban • East Coast • Ballito • Empangeni • Zone 6: South Coast • ZC: Andre Beneke, Port Shepstone • Scottburgh • Hibberdene • Port Shepstone • Shelley Beach • Ramsgate • Kokstad
Current Zones • Zone 7 – Durban • ZC: Helen Toward, Kingsburgh • Durban Central • Durban Host • Amanzimtoti • eThekwini South • Durban South • Kingsburgh
Role of the Zone Chair • Participate in Cabinet meetings • Report on club achievements and items of interest • Bring club concerns or suggestions to District • Report back to clubs in 3 or more Zone meetings • Visit each club at least once • Remain informed about club and Zone matters
Zone Meetings • Called by ZC close to date of Cabinet meetings • Open to all Lions in the Zone • Important for president, secretary and treasurer to attend • Important for every other club member to attend • Reports submitted by LPs before meeting • Fellowship after meeting • Hosted by different clubs during the year
Getting the most from your Zone • Attend the Zone meetings! • Bring as many club members as at all possible • Take notes • “Borrow” good ideas • Share the good ideas from your club as well • Suggest a speaker or activity • Keep your ZC informed about your club’s successes, challenges and news • Monthly Activity Report • Direct contact – phone/email etc • Zone Meetings • Messages from ZC to clubs in the Zone
Getting the most from your Zone • Ask your ZC to discuss issues of relevance to your club at Cabinet meetings • Suggest and/or participate in a Zone project • Visit other clubs in the Zone • When ZC visits, provide enough time for a full address • Induction of new members • Club meetings • hosted Zone meetings • Ask ZC beforehand and give plenty of warning
Interaction with District • DG might visit a club meeting during the year • Provide enough time at the meeting for a full address • If you want the DG to do an induction or present an award, give plenty of warning! • Ensure your ZC knows about anything you want the District to consider • Activity reports and minutes are read by DCs and DG • To ensure DCs see the relevant parts of your minutes, consider indicating which sections apply to the various portfolios
Interaction with District • Each DC’s role is to support clubs in service, membership and fundraising • Invite DCs to address your meeting • Contact DCs for advice or assistance in specific areas • Attend District events: • Midyear • District/MD Conference • Training Weekend • District and Zone exist largely for clubs’ benefit
Interaction with District • Please respond to communications from District • Please pass on messages to all club members • Provide articles and photos for the District Newsletter